brain computer interface

AI generated image of a brain implant on a brain
By  Jessica Hagen 02:13 pm December 16, 2024
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has reopened an investigation into Elon Musk's brain-computer implant company Neuralink, according to a letter Musk posted on X penned by his attorney and directed at SEC chair Gary Gensler.  Musk also mocked the SEC in a post saying it was "just another weaponized institution doing political dirty work." The letter, published on Dec. 12, also...
Two people sitting across from each other at a desk shaking hands
By  Jessica Hagen 11:21 am December 16, 2024
Precision Neuroscience, a brain-computer interface company that connects AI with human intelligence, announced it closed a $102 million Series C funding round led by General Equity Holdings, bringing its total raise to $155 million. Steadview Capital, B Capital and Duquesne Family Office, the investment firm of Stanley F. Druckenmiller, participated in the round.  The funding comes less than two...
Digital image of two hands touching each other through a data screen
By  Jessica Hagen 02:08 pm November 27, 2024
Elon Musk's brain-computer interface implant startup Neuralink announced on X that it received approval to launch a new feasibility study, CONVOY, which will test the use of its wireless brain-computer interface (BCI), or N1 implant, to control an investigational assistive robotic arm. "This is an important first step towards restoring not only digital freedom, but also physical freedom. More...
A post-stroke patient receiving brain-computer interface-based rehabilitation therapy
By  Adam Ang 11:34 pm July 18, 2024
A computer-based therapy can potentially help stroke survivors recover some movements in their hands.  A new study in South Australia assessed the effectiveness of a brain-computer interface (BCI) system in decreasing post-stroke arm and hand weakness.  FINDINGS The study recruited 12 chronic stroke survivors around the state who had limited arm mobility but kept a sharp mind. They underwent 18 ...
NexStem headset
By  Adam Ang 06:01 am March 16, 2022
NexStem, a robotics startup based in Palo Alto, California with a R&D team in India, is set to roll out across Asia-Pacific, Europe and the United States its headset that can be controlled by a user's thoughts. The launch comes as the company has received funding from angel investors like BITS Spark and Indian internet company InfoEdge for an undisclosed amount. WHAT IT'S FOR NexStem offers...